N1543G - 1974 Cessna 421B Aircraft Registration

C421

1974 CESSNA 421B

Aircraft Description

N1543G is a 1974 Cessna 421B, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Qds Aviation LLC in Baton Rouge, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 13, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on August 1, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-C engine producing 340 horsepower, N1543G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0DBD3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1543G was last tracked by AviatorDB near Orlando International Airport (KMCO) on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1543G was last updated on August 2, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 421 Golden Eagle was a pressurized twin-engine aircraft that brought high-altitude comfort to the business aviation market at a fraction of turboprop costs. First flown on May 1, 1967, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by two Continental GTSIO-520 turbocharged engines, seating six to eight occupants. With a service ceiling of 30,000 feet and cruise speed of 277 mph, the 421 spanned 43 feet 2 inches with a length of approximately 39 feet. Cessna Aircraft Company manufactured 1,901 examples between 1967 and 1985. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C421.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1543G. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1974
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
421B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C421421 Executive Commuter
Cruise Speed
172 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 13, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 1, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
QDS AVIATION LLC
Address
3415 WOODLAND RIDGE BLVD
City
BATON ROUGE
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70818
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSIO-520-C
Horsepower
340 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50155723
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0DBD3

Additional Details

Registration
N1543G
Serial Number
421B0639
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
August 31, 2031
Last Action Date
August 2, 2024
Last Update Date
August 2, 2024
Unique ID
00420890

Last Known Position

Date
April 9, 2026 (UTC 16:33:57)
Airport
Latitude
41.267907
Longitude
-84.305462

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC